On stage
“Ali Baba and the King’s Wall!”: Fairfax Pavilion, off Elsie Lane and Bolinas Road, Fairfax; 415-779-8382; fairfaxtheatrecompany.com. Fairfax Theatre Company performs Sam M. Parry’s satirical comedy about a mess of a country, a demanding princess and a king who wants a build a wall. Through July 20; 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. $10 to $20.
“Crimes of the Heart”: Barn Theatre, 30 Sir Francis Drake Blvd., Ross; 415-456-9555, extension 1; RossValleyPlayers.com. Ross Valley Players presents Beth Henley’s tragic-comedy about the outlandish and endearing Magrath sisters who return to their home in Hazlehurst, Mississippi, to sort out the past. July 12 through Aug. 11; 8 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays; preview at 8 p.m. July 11. $12 to $27.
“Legally Blonde: The Musical”: Novato Theater Company, 5420 Nave Drive, Novato; marinmusicals.org. Marin Musical Theatre Company performs the award-winning musical about the transformation of Elle Woods, as she tackles stereotypes and scandals in pursuit of her dreams. July 12 through 28; 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays. $27 to $50.
“Measure for Measure”: Forest Meadows Amphitheatre at Dominican University of California, 890 Belle Ave., San Rafael; 415-499-4488; marinshakespeare.org. Marin Shakespeare Company kicks off its 30th season with William Shakespeare’s tale exploring the morality of the criminal justice system and the human heart. Through July 21; 8 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays; 4 p.m. Sundays. $10 to $38. Season tickets are $30 to $90.
Comedy
Throckmorton Theatre: 142 Throckmorton Ave., Mill Valley; 415-383-9600; throckmortontheatre.org. Tuesdays: Tuesday Night Live! Comedy Showcase. 8 p.m. $17 to $27. Thursdays: Mort Sahl. 7 p.m. $20.
Classical/opera/choral music
Servino Ristorante: 9 Main St., Tiburon; 415-435-2676; resy.com. July 17: Opera night presented by maestro Robert Ashens. 6:30 p.m. $95. Reservations required.
Throckmorton Theatre: 142 Throckmorton Ave., Mill Valley; 415-383-9600; throckmortontheatre.org. July 11: Twilight Concert summer series features thEMA Ensemble. 6:30 p.m.; July 18: Twilight Concert summer series features the Musical Art Quintet. 6:30 p.m.
Galleries & museums
Alemany Library: Community Gallery, Dominican University, Palm Avenue, San Rafael; dominican.edu. Through Sept. 6: “Timeless Themes of the Persian Perspective,” works by more than 10 Persian artists curated by Shiva Pakdel and Afshin Shirazian. Check online for times.
Art Abloom Studio and Gallery: 751 Sir Francis Drake Blvd., San Anselmo; 415-256-1112; artabloom.com. Ongoing: Works by Gabriella Drake. Call for times.
Artist Within — A Cedars Gallery: 603 San Anselmo Ave., San Anselmo; 415-454-2568. Through July 26: “Cedars Collections,” features 100 works of art by 100 artists. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays; 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sundays.
Art Works Downtown: 1337 Fourth St., San Rafael; 415-451-8119; artworksdowntown.org. Through July 26: “Sense of Place.” July 12 through Aug. 3: Solo show by Richard Weinberger; “The Bark Beetle,” works by Liam Ericson and Pavel Acevedo; and “Marin Tranquility, Urban Calm,” paintings by Mary Anne McKernie. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays, or by appointment. July 12: Reception. 5 to 8 p.m.
Bay Model Visitor Center: 2100 Bridgeway, Sausalito; 415-332-3871. Through July 20: “Terra Firma/Terra Formando,” works by Point Reyes Station mixed-media artist Toni Littlejohn. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays.
Belvedere Tiburon Library: 1501 Tiburon Blvd., Tiburon; beltiblibrary.org. Through July 28: “The Seasons” group photography exhibit. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mondays; 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesdays through Thursdays; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; noon to 5 p.m. Sundays.
Bolinas Museum: 48 Wharf Road, Bolinas; 415-868-0330; bolinasmuseum.org. Through Aug. 11: “In Parallel,” works by Windy Chien and Serena Mitnik-Miller, “Loomed,” works by Jan Langdon and “Nearshore,” works by Meghann Riepenhoff. 1 to 5 p.m. Fridays; noon to 5 p.m. weekends.
Corte Madera Library: 707 Meadowsweet Drive, Corte Madera; 415-924-3515; marinlibrary.org/corte-madera. July 13 through Sept. 5: “Impressions of Summer,” an exhibit by Artists of Mount Tamalpais. 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays; noon to 5 p.m. Sundays; closed Fridays. July 13: Reception. 2 to 4 p.m.
Crome Architecture: 905 Fourth St., San Rafael; 415-453-0700. Through Aug. 30: “How Many Mouths?” works by Isis Hockenos. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays. July 12: Reception. 5 to 7 p.m.; July 12: Artist talk. 6 p.m.
Desta Gallery: 417 San Anselmo Ave., San Anselmo; 415-524-8932; destagallery.com. Through July 24: “Underneath the Surface,” group exhibition of works by David Skillicorn, Liz Fracchia and Marin artist Robert Cantor. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays.
Gallery Route One: 11101 Highway 1, Point Reyes Station; 415-663-1347; galleryrouteone.org. Through July 28: “All In,” Gallery Route One artists’ annual exhibition, and “Untamed,” an exhibition of contemporary art jewelry. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, except Tuesdays.
Headlands Center for the Arts: 944 Simmonds Road, Sausalito; 415-331-2787; headlands.org. Ongoing: Vishal K. Dar’s “Edge Of See: Twilight Engines,” site-specific augmented reality sculptures in the Marin Headlands. Open during daylight hours. Through Aug. 30: “Wall Space.” Noon to 5 p.m. Sundays through Thursdays; closed Fridays and Saturdays.
Higher Space Gallery: Rebound Bookstore, 1611 Fourth St., San Rafael; 415-482-0550. Ongoing: “Steven Hurst: Treasures From My Dreams: 41 years making the world.” 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays.
The Hivery: 38 Miller Ave., Suite 20, Mill Valley; thehivery.com. Through Aug. 30: “Forget-Me-Not” group show. 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. weekdays.
The Image Flow: 401 Miller Ave., Suite A, Mill Valley; 415-388-3569; theimageflow.com. Through July 19: “Looking for the Shapes of Shadows,” works by photographer Nancy Richards Farese. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. weekdays.
Jack Mason Museum of West Marin History: 15 Park Ave., Inverness; jackmasonmuseum.org. Through July 31: The Latino Photo Project presents “Now and Then.” 3 to 9 p.m. Mondays; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays; 3 to 6 p.m. Fridays; 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays; closed Thursdays and Sundays.
Madrigal Family Winery Tasting Salon & Gallery: 819 Bridgeway, Sausalito; madrigalfamilywinery.com. Through July 17: Mike Moir’s “The Transcendental Power of Nature.” Noon to 7 p.m. daily.
Marin Art & Garden Center: 30 Sir Francis Drake Blvd., Ross; magc.org. Through July 21: “Exotic Aquatic” collaboration with Sausalito marine biologist and ocean activist Erika Woolsey with bio-surrealist artist Erick Dunn. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays; noon to 4 p.m. Sundays.
Marin Community Foundation: 5 Hamilton Landing, Suite 200, Novato; marincf.org. Through Oct. 18: “Altered States” group show featuring Bedelgeuse, David Choong Lee, Janey Fritsche and Tobias Tovera. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays.
Marin Museum of Contemporary Art: 500 Palm Drive, Novato; 415-506-0137; marinmoca.org. Through Aug. 4: “Content Matters,” “The In-Between,” photographs by Alun Wyld and “Ron Collins: Selections From His Collection.” 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesdays through Fridays; 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekends.
Marin Society of Artists: 1515 Third St. at E Street, San Rafael; 415-454-9561; marinsocietyofartists.org. Through Aug. 3: “California Mind.” Noon to 4 p.m. Wednesdays through Sundays; closed Mondays and Tuesdays. July 12: Reception. 5 to 8 p.m.
Maurice del Mue Galleries: San Geronimo Valley Community Center, 6350 Sir Francis Drake Blvd., San Geronimo; 415-488-8888; sgvcc.org. Through July 29: Eighth annual “Photographers Group Show.” 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays. July 14: Reception. 4 to 7 p.m.
Museum of International Propaganda: 1000 Fifth Ave., San Rafael; 415-310-1173; propagandamuseum.net. Ongoing: Collection of propaganda posters, paintings, sculptures and items from more than a dozen countries. Noon to 3 p.m. Wednesdays through Saturdays.
Novato History Museum: 815 DeLong Ave., Novato; 415-897-4320; novatohistory.org. Ongoing: “Novato Dairies.” 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays.
O’Hanlon Center for the Arts: 616 Throckmorton Ave., Mill Valley; 415-388-4331; ohanloncenter.org. Through July 25: “Bold.” 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays; 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays.
Robert Allen Fine Art: 301 Caledonia St., Sausalito; 415-331-2800; robertallenfineart.com. Through July 31: “Works on Paper,” featuring Susan Adame, Larry Gray, Victoria Ryan and Kazuko Watanabe. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays.
Rock Hill Gallery: 145 Rock Hill Drive, Tiburon; 415-435-9108; ccctiburon.net. Through Aug. 7: “Coastal California,” oils and watercolors by Tiburon artist Suzanne Siminger. Call for times.
Seager Gray Gallery: 108 Throckmorton Ave., Mill Valley; 415-384-8288; seagergray.com. Through July 31: “The Object in Art: To Have and to Hold.” 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays; noon to 5 p.m. Sundays. July 14: Reception. 4 to 6 p.m.
Throckmorton Theatre: 142 Throckmorton Ave., Mill Valley; 415-383-9600; throckmortontheatre.org. Through July 30: “Beauty Lies Between My Palm and Death,” works by papercut artist Bianca Levan. Call for times.
Tiburon Town Hall: 1505 Tiburon Blvd., Tiburon; townoftiburon.org. Through Aug. 29: “The Mooring Series,” watercolors by Nelson W. Hee. Through August: “In the Flow,” an exhibition by Marin artist Joan Distin White. 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays.
Toad Fish Gallery: 686 Bridgeway, Sausalito; 415-324-8106. Ongoing: Sausalito abstract and contemporary artists. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily.
Town Books: 411 San Anselmo Ave., San Anselmo; 415-526-3791; townbooks.org. Through August: Artwork from Little Tree’s after-school art studio. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays. July 12: Reception. 5 to 7 p.m.
YIA Gallery: 917 C St., San Rafael; youthinarts.org. Through July 26: “Towers of Power: Architects in Schools.” 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays.
— Compiled by
Colleen Bidwill
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